# Stop Oldies

> Stop Oldies has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Stop Oldies shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**This plugin detects if a visitor is using some old version of Internet Explorer and suggests to upgrade to a recent browser.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,224
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 18, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pierre-André Boissinot (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pabois/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stop-oldies/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ie/) | #4 | 19 |
| [ie6](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ie6/) | #1 | 15 |
| [ie7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ie7/) | #1 | 7 |
| [internet explorer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internet-explorer/) | #3 | 23 |
| [old](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/old/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ie | >100 | 968 |
| ie6 | #30 | 97 |
| ie7 | #49 | 110 |
| internet explorer | >100 | 454 |
| old | >100 | 6,720 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Modernizr for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modernizr/) | 800+ | 3.4/5 (5) | May 4, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [WP IE Buster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ie-buster/) | 700+ | 5/5 (9) | Oct 11, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Browser Telephone Format Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-browser-telephone-format-detection/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 10, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [JT Internet explorer URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jt-internet-explorer-url/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Browser Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-blocker/) | 50+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Oct 11, 2012 | 35/100 |
| 7 | [Outdated Browser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/outdated-browser/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 14, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Browser Update Ribbon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-update-ribbon/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 18, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Stop IE6](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-ie6/) | 30+ | — | Jul 27, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [WEN's IE CSS3 Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wens-ie-css3-support/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 30, 2014 | 39/100 |
| 11 | [WP Fossil](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fossil/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2014 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Oldies free?
Yes. Stop Oldies is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Stop Oldies safe to use in 2026?
Stop Oldies shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stop Oldies?
Stop Oldies is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,224 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stop Oldies work with WordPress 7.1?
Stop Oldies is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Stop Oldies last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 18, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Stop Oldies?
Stop Oldies is developed and maintained by Pierre-André Boissinot.

### What are the best alternatives to Stop Oldies?
The most popular alternatives to Stop Oldies are Modernizr for WordPress (800+ installs), WP IE Buster (700+ installs) and Disable Browser Telephone F… (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-oldies/ · Generated 2026-10-11 01:04 UTC by PageForge